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‘Tariff man’: Trump’s long history with trade wars

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump loves few things more than talking about his affinity for tariffs, but it's nothing new: he's been saying the same thing for decades.“To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is ‘tariff,‘” Trump repeatedly said on the campaign trail for the 2024 election.He has since joked that it is now his fourth favorite word, after love, God and family -- but his commitment to them remains as strong as ever.The 78-year-old Republican has promised a “Liberation Day” for America on Wednesday when he announces sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs targeting any country that has import levies against US goods.The sudden trade war has sent leading world economies scrambling -- yet anyone surprised by the onslaught has not been listening to Trump himself.Other policies have come and gone, especially on hot-button issues such as abortion, but Trump's belief that America is being ripped off by the world has remained one of his core values.So has his innate conviction that tariffs are the solution, despite arguments by opponents and many economists that US consumers will suffer when importers pass on increased prices.'Ripping off' “I am a Tariff Man,“ Trump declared in a social media post back in 2018 during his first presidential term.In fact, Trump has been saying as much since the 1980s.His main target then was Japan, as Trump -- best known in those days as a brash property dealer and tabloid fixture -- discussed getting into politics in an interview with CNN's Larry King.“A lot of people are tired of watching other countries ripping off the United States,“ Trump said in 1987, using rhetoric that has changed little in the intervening 38 years.“Behind our backs, they laugh at us because of our own stupidity.”In a separate interview with chat show host Oprah Winfrey, he raged: “We let Japan come in and dump everything right into our markets.”By the 1990s and early 2000s, China entered his crosshairs, and Beijing remains one of his top tariff targets, along with Canada, Mexico and the European Union.In his successful 2016 election campaign, Trump stepped up the rhetoric, saying: “We can’t continue to allow China to rape our country.”'Very rich'During his second term, Trump has also started citing a historical precedent going back more than a century -- President William McKinley.McKinley's passion for both territorial expansion and economic protectionism during his time in office from 1897 to 1901 could have been the model for Trump's “Make America Great Again” policies.“President McKinley made our country very rich through tariffs and through talent -- he was a natural businessman,“ Trump said in his inauguration speech in January.Trump's promises of a “Golden Age” harkens back to the so-called “Gilded Age” that culminated with McKinley’s presidency, a time when America’s population and economy exploded -- along with the power of oligarchs.In addition to deploying tariffs, McKinley presided over a period of territorial adventurism for the United States, including the Spanish-American war and the purchases of Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines.Such moves echo Trump's own designs for Greenland, Panama and Canada.The two also share the unwanted similarity of being struck by an assassin's bullet -- although Trump survived the attempt on his life at an election rally last July, while McKinley was killed by an anarchist in 1901.

International trade, economy Negative

Washington amenaza a Zelenski con «problemas gravísimos» si se retira del acuerdo de tierras raras

Rusia ataca Ucrania con 130 drones y causa al menos tres heridos

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Liberation Day For Us On April 2! Trump tariffs to target all countries from tomorrow

Government Negative

India charges 100% tariff on agricultural goods, time for reciprocity: White House on eve of April 2 deadline

International trade, economy Neutral

Trump says believes Putin will ‘fulfill his part’ of Ukraine deal

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump on Monday said he expects Russian President Vladimir Putin “to fulfill his part“ of a deal to end the Ukraine war, after the US president voiced doubts over Moscow's commitment.“I want to make sure that he follows through,“ Trump told reporters in the White House. “I think he’s going to live up to what he told me, and I think he’s going to fulfill his part of the deal now.”Trump on Sunday criticized both Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, as he pushes to end more than three years of conflict in Ukraine.Trump told NBC he was “very angry” at Putin for questioning Zelensky's credibility as someone to negotiate with and for calling for new leadership in Ukraine.Putin earlier this month rejected a US proposal of an unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine -- that Zelensky backed -- and has upped his rhetoric on Moscow wanting to install new leadership in Ukraine.On Sunday, NBC News journalist Kristen Walker said Trump had called her to say he was “pissed off” with Putin and threatened tariffs on firms dealing with Russian oil.The US leader later turned his ire on Zelensky, warning him Ukraine would have “big problems” if it got cold feet over a deal to sign over mineral rights to the United States.The Kremlin on Monday said that Putin was still open to speaking to Trump.There was no phone call scheduled between the two leaders, but that one could be “organized promptly,“ Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.“We are... working on implementing some ideas, linked to resolving the Ukrainian (conflict),“ Peskov said. “This process is time-consuming.”

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S. Korea to continue negotiations with US on trade barrier issues raised in USTR report: ministry

The South Korean government will continue negotiating with Washington on non-tariff measure issues ahead of the planned announcement of US reciprocal tariffs, the industry ministry said Tuesday, shortly after the office of the US Trade Representative released an annual report on foreign trade barriers. The government will work to address US concerns over non-tariff measures with Washington through various communication channels, including working-level consultative bodies and the implementation

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Galán encuentra entre los republicanos de Trump un aliado para sus inversiones en EEUU

El presidente de Iberdrola, Ignacio Sánchez Galán, ha encontrado en el Partido Republicano –hoy fiel a las ideas del movimiento ‘MAGA’ (Make America Great Again)– un [...]

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Trump says could visit Saudi Arabia as early as next month

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump may visit Saudi Arabia as soon as next month, he told reporters at the White House on Monday, in what could be his first overseas trip since his return to power.“It could be next month, maybe a little bit later. And we’re going to Qatar, also, and also we’re going to possibly a couple of other countries. UAE is very important ... so we’ll probably stop at UAE and Qatar,“ the Republican said.He said Saudi officials had agreed to “spend close to a trillion dollars ... in our American companies, which to me means jobs.”The US companies will be making equipment for Saudi Arabia and other places in the Middle East, the president continued, adding: “And for that, I think it’s worth it.”In January, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman promised to pile $600 billion into US trade and investments.Saudi press reports at the time did not give details of the source of the funds, which represent more than half of Saudi GDP, or how they are expected to be used.Trump's first visit as president in 2017 was to Saudi Arabia.He forged close relations with Riyadh in his first term and is expected to push Saudi Arabia, home of Islam's holiest sites, towards normalizing ties with Israel as a major foreign policy objective.On Monday, Trump said he has a “very good relationship with the Middle East.”

Government Neutral

India charges 100 tariff on agri goods time for reciprocity White House on eve of Apr 2 deadline

Washington, Apr 1 (PTI) The White House has said India imposes a 100 per cent tariff on American agricultural products

International trade, economy Neutral

Trump says will be ‘kind’ with tariffs as deadline looms

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Monday he would be “very kind“ to trading partners when he unveils further tariffs this week, risking global turmoil to address what he says are unfair trade imbalances.Trump -- who has been making unprecedented use of presidential powers since taking office in January -- said he could announce as early as Tuesday night exactly what “reciprocal tariffs“ will be imposed.The Republican billionaire insists that reciprocal action is needed because the world’s biggest economy has been “ripped off by every country in the world,“ promising “Liberation Day” for the United States.He could also unveil more sector-specific levies.Asked for details, he told reporters Monday: “You’re going to see in two days, which is maybe tomorrow night or probably Wednesday.”But he added: “We’re going to be very nice, relatively speaking, we’re going to be very kind.”Critics warn that the strategy risks a global trade war, provoking a chain reaction of retaliation by major trading partners like China, Canada and the European Union.Already, China, South Korea and Japan agreed Sunday to strengthen free trade between themselves, ahead of Trump's expected tariff announcement.But Trump said Monday he was not worried that his action would push allies toward Beijing, adding that a deal on TikTok could also be tied to China tariffs.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that the goal on Wednesday would be to announce “country-based tariffs,“ although Trump remains committed to imposing separate sector-specific charges.The uncertainty has jolted markets with key European and Asian indexes closing lower, although the Dow and broad-based S&P 500 eked out gains.Market nervousness intensified after Trump said Sunday his tariffs would include “all countries.”The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday that advisers have considered imposing global tariffs of up to 20 percent, to hit almost all US trading partners. Trump has remained vague, saying his tariffs would be “far more generous” than ones already levied against US products.'Economic pain' Trump's fixation on tariffs is fanning US recession fears. Goldman Sachs analysts raised their 12-month recession probability from 20 percent to 35 percent.This reflects a “lower growth forecast, falling confidence, and statements from White House officials indicating willingness to tolerate economic pain.” Goldman Sachs also lifted its forecast for underlying inflation at the end of 2025.China and Canada have imposed counter-tariffs on US goods, while the EU unveiled its own measures to start mid-April. Other countermeasures could come after Wednesday.For now, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said at a Reuters event Monday that Trump's tariffs are causing anxiety, although their global economic impact should not be dramatic.Ryan Sweet of Oxford Economics said to “expect the unexpected,“ anticipating that Trump would “take aim at some of the largest offenders.”Besides reciprocal country tariffs, Trump could unveil additional sector-specific levies on the likes of pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. He earlier announced auto tariffs to take effect Thursday.Economists have expected the upcoming salvo could target the 15 percent of partners that have persistent trade imbalances with the United States, a group that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dubbed a “Dirty 15.”The United States has some of its biggest goods deficits with China, the EU, Mexico, Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Canada and India.'Existential moment' US trade partners are rushing to minimize their exposure, with reports suggesting India might lower some duties.European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said Monday that Europe should move towards economic independence, telling France Inter radio that Europe faces an “existential moment.”Separately, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with Trump on “productive negotiations” towards a UK-US trade deal, while German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the EU would respond firmly to Trump but is open to compromise.It is “entirely possible” for fresh tariffs to be swiftly reduced or put on hold, said Greta Peisch, partner at law firm Wiley Rein.In February, Washington paused steep levies on Mexican and Canadian imports for a month as the North American neighbors pursued negotiations.

International trade Neutral

Sports LIVE Today, April 1: Los Angeles Lakers Host Houston Rockets In NBA; Verona Hold Parma 0-0 In Serie A

Basketball Negative

Results: 2025 Native Youth Olympics Regionals

NYO is unique in that it brings together the entire community to push each other to be their best.

Sports Positive

QMS sets new benchmark for DOOH with Paris Olympics campaign

Games Network delivers brand lift, memory encoding and sales boost for major partners.The post QMS sets new benchmark for DOOH with Paris Olympics campaign appeared first on Mediaweek.

Sports Positive

Krysta Palmer named Nevada diving coach

Douglas grad, Olympic medalist takes over for Jian Li You.

Sports Neutral

PWHL standout Hannah Miller barred from playing for Canada at upcoming world tourney

After a standout season in the Professional Women's Hockey League, Toronto Sceptres forward Hannah Miller won't be suiting up for Team Canada at the world championship in April after all.

Field hockey Negative

PWHL standout Hannah Miller barred from playing for Canada at upcoming world tourney

After a standout season in the Professional Women's Hockey League, Toronto Sceptres forward Hannah Miller won't be suiting up for Team Canada at the world championship in April after all.Miller was named to the 25-player roster after putting up one of the best performances in the PWHL this season. The 29-year-old from North Vancouver has posted 24 points in 26 games in her second season with the Sceptres, helping the team climb from the league basement into playoff position.But Miller previously

Field hockey Negative

Men’s basketball transfer tracker: BYU’s Catchings, Crawford hit portal after Sweet 16 run

PROVO (KSL.com) — The NCAA transfer portal opened March 24, which was a few days before BYU’s season came to an end with a loss to Alabama in the Sweet 16. It didn’t take much longer for the Cougars...

Basketball Neutral

TCU vs Texas: Elite Eight features Lone Star State showdown

A Texas-sized showdown is underway tonight, as the TCU women's basketball team hopes to continue its Cinderella story and make their first ever appearance in the elite eight, taking on the Texas Longhorns.

Basketball Positive

Selling out arenas and amphitheaters, this band is ‘on fire right now.’ It’s Boise’s turn

The Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater in Nampa is one of the Treasure Valley’s most popular outdoor concert venues.

Entertainment Positive

World body puts end to Sceptres forward Hannah Miller’s world championship hopes

Hannah Miller’s world women’s hockey championship experience is over before it even began. The Toronto Sceptres forward and North Vancouver native had petitioned the IIHF for eligibility to re-join the Canadian national team program for the world championship later this month in Czechia after previously representing China at the Beijing Olympics. As a member of [...]

Field hockey Neutral

University student targeted by Trump leaves the US

British citizen Momodou Taal had his visa revoked due to protest activities opposing Israel.

Politics Negative

Florida special ballot takes voters' pulse as US mid-term elections loom

With a 218 to 213 majority in the House, Republicans cannot afford to lose winnable elections – let alone slam dunks.

Elections Negative

Minister warns of risk from foreign donors

Democracy Minister Rushanara Ali is planning measures to protect against foreign political interference.

Government Neutral

للمرة الثانية منذ وقف إطلاق النار، الجيش الإسرائيلي يُنفذ غارة على الضاحية الجنوبية لبيروت

شن الجيش الإسرائيلي غارات فجر الثلاثاء على مواقع في الضاحية الجنوبية لبيروت، وذلك للمرة الثانية منذ إعلان الاتفاق على وقف إطلاق النار بين إسرائيل وحزب الله في نوفمبر/تشرين الثاني 2024.

Awards and recognitions Neutral

अश्विनी कुमार: आईपीएल के डेब्यू मैच में कैसे रचा इतिहास, मुंबई को दिलाई सीज़न की पहली जीत

पंजाब के अश्विन कुमार ने आईपीएल में ज़बरदस्त डेब्यू किया है. उन्होंने अपनी टीम को इस सीज़न की पहली जीत दिलाई है.

Awards and recognitions Neutral

'Perfect explosive mixture' was flagged years before fatal water plant blast

BBC West investigations uncover reports expressing serious concerns about parts of a site where four people died.

Accidents Negative

ट्रम्प चाहते हैं कि भारत अमेरिका से खरीदे अनाज, पर क्यों नहीं है ये मुमकिन?

अमेरिका की निगाहें भारत के कृषि बाज़ार पर हैं. भारत के लिए ये चुनौती है कि वह किस तरह से अमेरिका के रूख को अपने पक्ष में करे.

Awards and recognitions Neutral

'Spaghetti growing on trees' - are we too wary of an April Fools prank?

Humorous headlines once flooded the papers on 1 April. Experts explain why it does not happen today.

Accidents Negative

Restaurant chain Hooters files for bankruptcy

Like many other casual dining chains, Hooters has struggled in recent years with rising costs and wages.

Corporate news, fmcg Negative

NHS billions wasted as bipolar patients left 'forgotten and failed'

Exclusive data shows how neglect of this common mental health condition costs the UK nearly £10bn a year.

Mental health Negative

Alchemy Pay Integrates Real World Assets (RWAs) to Bridge Traditional Finance and Crypto Ecosystem

Alchemy Pay, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency payment sector, recently announced the integration of Real World Assets (RWAs) into its product offerings. This strategic move aims to bridge the [...]

Technology, coin fundamentals Positive

Are Stablecoin Bills the Key to Big Tech’s Crypto Future? Hoskinson Thinks So

TL;DR Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, claims that the approval of stablecoin legislation will open the door for major tech companies to adopt cryptocurrencies. Companies like Apple, Google, and Meta could facilitate mass adoption of crypto assets thanks to their billions of users. Hoskinson argues that regulation is not a threat, but the tool the ... Read more

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Tether Buys $750M Worth of Bitcoin in Q1 2025

With the increased prominence of the cryptocurrency asset class this year, more and more companies are looking to...

Coin fundamentals, economy Positive

Solana Investor Who Scored $10M From Dogecoin Now Betting on This $0.003333 Meme Coin

A trader who made $10 million from a popular digital asset has now turned his attention to a new token priced at just $0.003333. With this unexpected move, traders in the market are now being drawn to the project. What does this tiny-priced asset offer to attract someone with such a successful track record? Price [...]

Founders & investors Positive

Why Neiro, Gigachad, and This Best Crypto Presale to Buy Are Worth Watching Among 7 Top Meme Coins

The world of meme coins has exploded in recent years, transforming from a joke into one of the hottest areas of cryptocurrency investment. With meme coins like Troller Cat, Neiro, Sudeng, Pepe Coin, Cheems, Apu Apustaja, and Gigachad gaining momentum, it’s clear that these quirky tokens aren’t just for fun—they’re...The post Why Neiro, Gigachad, and This Best Crypto Presale to Buy Are Worth Watching Among 7 Top Meme Coins appeared first on TheCryptoUpdates.

Founders & investors Positive

Top 4 Cryptos to Hold For Long-Term – Best Crypto Presale to Buy In 2025, Act Fast

Which cryptocurrencies will stand the test of time? The crypto market is filled with thousands of projects, but only a few have the technology, adoption, and real-world utility to thrive in the coming years. The best cryptos to hold long-term are those that continue to evolve, attract enterprise adoption, and solve real-world problems. Holding these [...]The post Top 4 Cryptos to Hold For Long-Term – Best Crypto Presale to Buy In 2025, Act Fast appeared first on CoinCentral.

Founders & investors, coin fundamentals Positive

BTC Is Highly Volatile — The Golden Age of Choosing SAVVY MINING Has Arrived, With Daily Income Exceeding 10,000 Yuan

Home » Journal » BTC Is Highly Volatile — The Golden Age of Choosing SAVVY MINING Has Arrived, With Daily Income Exceeding 10,000 Yuan Recently, former US President Donald Trump publicly expressed his support for the development of WLFI stablecoin (Stablecoin) and proposed to create a...

Mining, economy Positive

What Will be INIT Token Price at Launch?

The post What Will be INIT Token Price at Launch? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.The Initia airdrop details are finally out, grabbing all investors’ attention for the upcoming INIT token launch. In the cryptocurrency world, airdrops are pretty popular, where users or participants earn free cryptos in return for interaction with the platform and simple tasks. At the same time, it builds a community for the project. The Initia TGE event is just a few weeks away. Before that, let’s discuss the key details, including the potential INIT price at launch. Initia Airdrop Listing Date & Other Details Initia is a leading blockchain project and is soon launching a mainnet network. Presently, it’s working toward building a multichain ecosystem. Interestingly, even before the mainnet went live, the platform has confirmed the Initia airdrop, promising 50M INIT token distributions. The 50M equals 5% of its token supply (1 billion). Nearly 90% or 44.7M tokens are allotted to Initia’s 2024 testnet campaigns, where 194,294 users are eligible. In addition, the tokenomic reveal the 4.5% (2,250,000 token) allocation to the Interwoven Stack Partners, 1.5% to LayerZero users, 1.5% from IBC users, 1.5% for milkTIA holders, 6.04% (3,018,700) for the social contributors, 1% for Discord users and the remaining few for social media engagements. Interestingly, there’s a 30-day claim period, meaning users can only claim their tokens 30 days after the Initia’s mainnet launch. Additionally, 25% of the supply is part of the Vested Interest Program, which means it’s allocated for long-term rewards. Amid this, the hype around the INIT token price is rising. How to Check & Claim the Initia Airdrop? According to the official announcements, users with Jennies NFT (Level 3 or higher), Jennie NFT with at least 2 of the five attainable stickers, Top 2,000 milkTIA holders, LayerZero, and IBC, Social Contributors, and more are eligible to receive the Initia airdrop. The allocation has already...

Coin fundamentals Positive

ExoraPad Presale Explodes Past 55,000 XRP as Investors Prepare for Massive $EXP Token Breakout

The XRP ecosystem is buzzing with optimism as investors position themselves for the next big breakout project. Amid renewed confidence following Ripple’s recent successes, the crypto spotlight has shifted dramatically to ExoraPad, XRP Ledger’s pioneering AI-powered launchpad for groundbreaking blockchain projects. Just days into its presale, ExoraPad has already soared past a significant milestone, raising [...]The post ExoraPad Presale Explodes Past 55,000 XRP as Investors Prepare for Massive $EXP Token Breakout appeared first on TheCoinrise.com.

Founders & investors Positive

Arthur Hayes explica por qué el precio de Bitcoin podría dispararse este año

Puntos Clave de la Noticia Pronóstico de Bitcoin de $250,000: El exdirector ejecutivo de BitMEX, Arthur Hayes, predice que Bitcoin podría dispararse a $250,000 para fin de año, impulsado por un importante aumento de liquidez de la Reserva Federal. Explicación del «giro cuantitativo»: Argumenta que el cambio de la Reserva Federal de un ajuste cuantitativo ... Leer más

Economy, technical analysis Positive

South Korea's Yoon impeachment ruling out on April 4

SEOUL — South Korea’s Constitutional Court, which is reviewing President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, will announce its decision on whether to remove him from office permanently or reinstate him on April 4, the court said in a statement on Tuesday. The court said the ruling will be delivered at 11 a.m. (0200 GMT) and live broadcast of the session will be permitted. Yoon was impeached by parliament on December 14 after being accused of violating his constitutional duty by declaring martial law in early December with no justifiable grounds. READ: Yoon becomes S. Korea’s first sitting president to go on [...]...Keep on reading: South Korea's Yoon impeachment ruling out on April 4

Elections, government Neutral

Myanmar’s devastation: Death toll crosses 2000, relief efforts hampered by civil war

The quake could exacerbate hunger and disease outbreaks in a country that was already one of the world's most challenging places for humanitarian organizations to operate because of civil war, aid groups and the United Nations warned

Natural disasters Negative

Elon Musk’s Grok AI Calls Him ‘Top Misinformation Spreader’

X users recently asked Grok about its views on xAI owner Elon Musk, prompting unexpected digs at the billionaire businessman.

Social media and internet Negative

Towards resolution

AS the BNP’s Sardar Akhtar Mengal marched towards Quetta last week, the idea recirculated: establish a truth and reconciliation commission for Balochistan. Political commentators, journalists and activists alike rightly highlight that at the core of the Balochistan crisis is the state’s lack of acknowledgement that legitimate grievances underpin militancy and anti-state violence. It is a truth easily accepted in other contexts but not entertained closer to home. Not surprisingly, then, a truth and reconciliation process is often cited as a way out of the quagmire. But would it work?Truth commissions are established when rampant human rights violations have occurred, typically in a conflict or authoritarian context, and there is a need for a national reckoning. Truth commissions aim to uncover, investigate, document and ultimately establish a consensual version of the ‘truth’ of what has happened.The findings of truth commissions are usually based on wide-ranging interviews with affected communities, comprehensive data collection, investigations and policy and legal reviews. These are meant to pave the way for reconciliation through a variety of means, including reparations, institutional and structural reforms to address gaps that enabled rights violations or conflict, inclusive policymaking, and legal recourse. The outcomes of truth and reconciliation proceedings seek to be both holistic and healing, and may also involve memorials for those affected and prosecutions of key perpetrators to ensure accountability to reinstate trust in the system.It is not far-fetched to think that such a process is now needed in Balochistan — after all, the first truth commission over four decades ago was the Argentinian National Commission on the Disappearance of Persons, a topic that is a key driver of metastasising Baloch grievance. Between 50 to 70 truth commissions have been established since Argentina’s bold step (depending how you count them) on varying types of issues. In 2022, PPP and PML-N ministers supported the idea of such a commission.Will a truth and reconciliation commission succeed?Sadly, the approach is unlikely to succeed. Truth commissions typically function in post-conflict or post-authoritarian contexts. There are calls for a truth commission to be established in Bangladesh to address the corruption and human rights violations perpetrated by Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League.Unfortunately, Balochistan is far from being post-conflict at present. Post-Jaffar Express, the state has widened the crackdown to encompass anyone perceived to inhabit the same spectrum of grievance as the BLA, including the peaceful protesters of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee. On the other side, as Mengal keeps warning, the brutal crackdown and extractive mentality towards the province threaten to radicalise a broader segment of the Baloch population.The government could use a truth commission to try and stop this violent spiral, but it would be compromised by its own weakness and complicity. Truth commissions are created through legal instruments that define their mandate, composition, objectives and methodology. Our government today, after the 2024 elections and the inexcusable democratic concessions of the past year, hardly has the public trust to mandate a truth commission.Then there’s the problem of information gathering. Truth commissions gather ‘truth’ from all affected stakeholders and all available sources with an eye to better documenting what has passed. How can such a process succeed in an age of disinformation and surveillance? {try{this.style.height=this.contentWindow.document.body.scrollHeight+'px';}catch{}}, 100)" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="height:250px;position:relative" src="https://www.dawn.com/news/card/1901051" sandbox="allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-popups allow-modals allow-forms"> Balochistan has been subject to media blackouts, internet shutdowns and social media surveilla­nce for many years now. The current crisis is unfolding in the wake of the Peca amendment, when any critique of the state and its institutions could result in detentions, jail terms — or worse. No commission, no matter how well-mandated or well-intentioned, could establish truth under these conditions.Ultimately, truth commissions can only work when all stakeholders genuinely desire an end to violence and rights violations, and confidence that past sins cannot be repeated. This premise does not yet hold true in Pakistan. Key stakeholders in this conflagration are not interested in making amends. The incentives are not yet great enough to warrant a drastic rewriting of history, a privileging of distributive justice, and a holding to account for human rights violations. The pain is not yet equally felt on all sides.But we should learn from the tragedy of our own history, and from others. Grievan­ces grow, they morph, they consume all else. From Libya to Sudan, we have examples of what a worst-case scenario could look like, and it is not a future any of us would wish upon our country. It’s time to look ahead to meaningful reconciliation.The writer is a political and integrity risk analyst.X: @humayusufPublished in Dawn, March 31st, 2025

Government Neutral

ETMarkets Smart Talk: Planning to deploy Rs 10 lakh in FY26? Think largecaps with a time horizon of 3-5 years, says Suresh Soni

March has seen a bounce back in the equity markets after almost 5 months of negative returns for the benchmark indices. The NIFTY50 has turned positive for CYTD.

Financial markets Positive

Pramod Gubbi warns against chasing gold rally - stick to a disciplined strategy

With gold having outpaced equities over the past year, Gubbi suggests that now may be the time to rebalance—reducing gold exposure and increasing equities, provided initial allocations were aligned with long-term goals.

Financial markets Neutral

Passports revoked, rumours swirl about treason charges against top RPP leaders in Nepal

RPP senior vice-president Mishra and general secretary Rana, a member of the lower house, were remanded in custody for five days by Kathmandu district court judge Taradevi Maharjan.

Politics, government Negative

43 nabbed in 3-month poll gun ban operations in Bicol

LEGAZPI CITY — Forty-three gun ban violators were arrested by the Philippine National Police (PNP) Bicol in more than three months of separate operations launched from January 12, at the start of the election gun ban, to March 30. In a Facebook post on Monday, the regional police office recorded 42 violations of the nationwide firearm prohibition by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the midterm local and national elections this year. The island province of Masbate registered the highest number of violators with 13 arrests. Naga City logged the lowest number of arrests with only two individuals on record. [...]...Keep on reading: 43 nabbed in 3-month poll gun ban operations in Bicol

Accidents Negative

Supporters of both Crawford, Schimel attend final rallies ahead of election

With the Wisconsin Supreme Court race hanging in the balance, supporters of both candidates attended their final rallies on the eve of the election.

Elections Negative

Donald Trump to visit Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia next month: White House

US President Donald Trump announced his upcoming visits to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Saudi Arabia next month. The announcement was made while signing executive orders in the Oval Office. Asked if the trip will take place in May as reported, Trump responds, "It could be next month, maybe a little bit later." Trump reiterates that he decided to make Saudi Arabia his first foreign destination after Riyadh pledged to invest nearly USD 1 trillion in US companies, as reported by the Times of Israel. Meanwhile, in a phone interview with NBC News on Sunday, Trump has set off a firestorm by suggesting he may seek a third term in office, despite the constitutional barriers, CBS News reported. During the interview, Trump claimed, "There are methods which you could do it," prompting concerns about his willingness to challenge the amendment, which limits presidents to two terms. "I'm not joking," Trump emphasized, although he added, "It is far too early to think about it." Also read: 'Say hi to George for me': Elon Musk fires back at protester who interrupted his speech in Wisconsin (WATCH) "I'm not joking," Trump said, but reiterated, "It is far too early to think about it." According to CBS News, the 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, explicitly states that "no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice." This limit was established after President Franklin D. Roosevelt's unprecedented four consecutive terms. Any attempt to remain in office would be legally suspect, and it is unclear how seriously Trump might pursue the idea. The comments nonetheless were an extraordinary reflection of the desire to maintain power by a president who had violated democratic traditions four years ago when he tried to overturn the election he lost to former President Joe Biden, as per CBS News. Trump's comments have been met with fierce criticism, with Rep. Daniel Goldman labeling it an "escalation in his clear effort to take over the government and dismantle our democracy." Goldman urged Congressional Republicans to oppose Trump's ambitions. "If Congressional Republicans believe in the Constitution, they will go on the record opposing Trump's ambitions for a third term," he said. Goldman, a New York Democrat who served as lead counsel for Trump's first impeachment. Also read: Trump announces plan to chop down 200-year-old Magnolia tree at White House

Government Neutral